jill martin has some of the hottest gifts that all the celebrities are buying. i don't know what that is, but we'll find out. >> angry birds. >> oh, angry birds, from clothes, jewelry, angry birds, and the best news, they are all affordable. >> do you ever get out of the stores? that girl can shop. >>> we mentioned natalie is on assignment. savannah would normally be with us but she is at the news dechk with all headlines. >>> u.s. military officials are denying iran's claim that it shot down an american spy plane. but officials do acknowledge that an unmanned surveillance drone veered off course over afghanistan last week and apparently came down in iran. u.s. officials are concerned the iranians could get crucial intelligence from studying that plane. >>> a major shakeup this weekend in the race for the white house. her mman cain has suspended his presidential campaign after a georgia woman came forward alleging that he had engaged in a 13-year extramarital affair with him. this as a new nbc news marist poll shows that newt gingrich is the front runner in the

>> okay, on another note we have jill martin back with another holiday steals and deals for you as well. >> first a check of the weather. >> let's look ahead to your weekend, tomorrow, sunshine in the northeast and new england, going to be cold. we got cold and frigid weather through the plains, mild through the gulf coast, showers in florida and texas. sunday, sunday, sunshine continues along the east coast, a few snow showers, rain in southern texas where they really need it and the southwest as well. that's what's going on in the country. here's what's

jill martin has great steals & deals.lking deep discounts up to 80% on clothing, jewelry and more. >> a couple of electronics, too. also we'll catch up with one of tv's most beloved families of all time. "the waltons" was a hit starting in 1971 and has gained new fans over the years. we have the family together for a special 40 ohth anniversary h in studio. >> we begin with country singer mindy mccready facing legal troubles after violating a judge's order to return her 5-year-old son to florida. tamron has details on this. >> reporter: matt, mccready was once nashville's darling and now is in hiding with her son. the courts call it a case of parental abduction. mindy mccready exploded to the country scene in the late '90s, selling millions of records and burning up the charts. ♪ >> reporter: now the 36-year-old country singer is defying a court order to return her 5-year-old son zander. >> she was crying at several points in our conversation. she was clearly very upset. she also had a resolve that she was going to keep h

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. >>> jill martin with a round of holiday gifts for under $25. >> the latest inductee to the joy fitnd terri fator stops by. >>> we are back with look at me now, the joy fit club and the induction of its newest member. she is a 30-year-old fitness blogger from washington, d.c., who lost a whopping 150 pounds. >> her name is caroline. before we meet her, let's look at her story. >> hi, my name is caroline. i'm 30 years old. by the time i was in the eighth grade i weighed 300 pounds. as a teenager, i used my allowance money to buy and eat an entire medium pizza and package of cookies alone in the basement. it felt so good devouring it, but i always felt bad about myself afterward. being overweight it caused me to miss out on simple things in life. i didn't go to my prom. i hadn't worn a bathing suit since i was 9 years old and i couldn't fit into amusement park rides. at 21 years old in college, a dermatologist told me the dark blotches on my skin were an indication i was prediabetic. i finally had my ah-ha moment. i began altering my relationship to food and eating and exercise became

jill martin is here with our patented steals and deals up to 80% off on products. you. you are so great. >> good morning to you. we're not worthy. i am such a huge fan of this show. you've been nominated for a golden globe. your costar, the show has been nominated. not a surprise. so wonderful. you've won two already. you going for the three-peat? >> well, i am very happy to be invited to the party for sure. it's a great thrill and honor. we just basically finished filming so it's kind of wonderful to have this immediate response and appreciation. i couldn't be happier. >> i love how i guess -- how damaged your character really is and i think the story line is one that sort of hits a lot of sort of notes. did you know that it is one of president barack obama's favorite shows on television? >> i heard that. >> what is your reaction to that? >> what? but he naes the openi's in the . maybe that's why. >> it's amazing. an amazing honor. >> and you guys just finished filming your finale. now you've got season two coming back. >> yes. >> any tips or hints you can give us?

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"today" and "us weekly" contributor jill martin is here once again to walk us through these great offers. >> you know the instructions, get on the computers now. a lot of questions people will have is are these going to be delivered by christmas? >> all of these by 12/23, but you have to get on today.com right now. we have so much inventory on this, but we've been selling?,xñ out. so if you want it, get it now. >> let's get right to it. for guys, boxer briefs bya/q nautica. >> okay, i'm going to be direct with this because i know director joe michaels is going to try toc!t get me in troublel here we go -- >> he'd never do that! >> nautica boxer briefs, retail cotton knit boxer "ybriefs, co in white. nautica sells to top retailers like macy's andvm,ñ lord & tayl will arrive by 12/23. the deal is $10. that's 70% off. >> that's amazing! okay, excellent. okay. q offering"2ñ/ñ these beautiful macrome bracelet collection. you're showing us how to stack them together. >> layer them. ten colors, all with  íwhite, black or hand-dyed -4freshwate9 st bead. /f(& the retail $50, the deal is $13.5

today, contributor and stylist to the stars luis lacari and "today" and "us weekly" contributor jill martin for a makeover just before the new year? this is the time to add the glitter, add the shine, add the glam. >> let's go with kerry from blacksburg, virginia. when we asked about her beauty routine, she responded, if i remember to wash my face, i'm having a good day. listen to her story. >> well, i think we are still in a state of shock, is that fair to say? >> slightly, yes. >> that's accurate. >> we are not going to shave off your beard, but why do you want this for your wife? >> i think she deserves a treat. >> what are you hoping for today? >> anything. i've been saving my hair for locks for love. so some hair change will be good. >> what a beautiful gift you'll give. we'll give you the best present. ready to go? >> kerry is here with her husband and her parents. here is kerry before. let's see the new you. ♪ >> oh, my god! >> wow! >> stay right there. ready to take off your blind folds. take them off. get ready. call the emts. >> look how beautiful you look. you look awesome. >> wh

. >> okay, on another note we have jill martin back with another holiday steals and deals for you asw showers, rain in southern texas where they really need it and the southwest as well. that's what's going on in the country. here's what's >> and that's your latest weather. >> when we come back we'll bring some holiday cheer to a family that can really use some, we'll explain that. first this is today on nbc. ♪ [ male announcer ] it's easy to see what subaru owners care about. ♪ that's why we created the share the love event. get a great deal on a new subaru and 250 dollars goes to your choice of five charities. ♪ with your help, we can reach 20 million dollars by the end of this, our fourth year. [ female announcer ] get 0 percent apr financing on select models for thirty-six months and we'll donate two-hundred and fifty dollars to your choice of five charities. now through january 3rd. >>> back now at 8:34, more than 49 million americans now live below the poverty line and a number of them like the family you're about to meet propelled into bankruptcy by a one-two punch of job loss

>> here with us is "us weekly" and "today" fashion contributor jill martin. >> hello. >> what fashionrt with the first one. it's scottyvest.com. i like to carry everything. you unzip it. just in here i have everything i need like my kindle. i have my sunglasses on my head, but do i need to clean them. >> you didn't look heavy. >> yeah. it comes with a thing to clean your glasses, for your ipod when running in the park. it has a hood this new one. a camera, a hairbrush. >> i don't have to wear my fannie pack any more. >> this is $6.99 from the container store. you put it on if you're running in central park. it changes colors. you can put it on your pet not that bambino is going anywhere on his own. but isn't that great? $6.99. >> i love that. >> these are my gloves, which we all wear fingerless. look at these etra gloves. only exposed your index finger and your thumb so the rest of your fingers are warm. >> why? >> look. >> is that for people who want to pick your nose? >> no. perfect example. then you can type with just these finger and not having all your fingers exposed. >> you onl

and "today" and "us weekly" contributor and author jill martin. hi, kids. how was it today? >> what better time of year to get an ambush than the holidays. >> you say that for groundhog's day. >> every day. i do work in a beauty salon. let's get real. >> we like your festive look. very nice. >> thank you. i appreciate it. >> kerry schultz is our first lucky lady, 42 years old from bradenton, florida. she will only treat herself to a haircut when the rest of the family needs one. she was thrilled when we approached her on the plaza. >> it is so cold, aren't you happy to be inside? >> yes! >> i know you want this. you tell me you're doing this for your high school students. >> they would love to see my hair straightened out. they are asking me to touch my hair and straighten it and i'm like, no, no, no. >> are you ready for a glam, sexy wife? >> i think i am. she is beautiful already, but let's make her more beautiful. >> what a good hubby. i love that answer. are you ready to see a new mom? >> yes! >> it's already over. >> these husbands are so smart who go, she is beautiful

and "us weekly" contributor and author jill martin. >> how was it out there today? >> speedy. fast. i wasn't fast enough today, but we have two great results. >> you made it exciting. you arrived in the nick of time. >> you have to have an edge to the show. >> first up is lucky sara fern, 33 years old from arlington, virginia. she never colored her hair. she hadn't worn make-up since her son chase was born a year and a half ago. she was thrilled when we approached her on the plaza. >> she is pretty. >> you're supposed to be at work. nobody is watching. we ambushed you on the plaza. tell me why you want this for your wife? >> i don't think she knows she is such a great mother and i travel so much and she takes care of this little guy all the time. she really deserves this. i'm happy for her. >> chase doesn't need a makeover in that onesy t. are you ready to get a glam new look? >> i'm so excited. >> she is already a beautiful girl. >> gorgeous. we have her husband brad, their son chase. keep your blind-folds on or just you, dad. here is sara's before picture. come see the new y

. >> who shall remain nameless, jill martin. >> no. >> i think it might have been from tammy. i'm sorry. i think. >> who shall also remain nameless. it was a bracelet with an evil eye on it. it was pretty. i was thinking maybe i should regift that. maybe tammy would like that. oh, my god, maybe it came from tammy. i was afraid to give it. you get nervous. >> how much you get outside of your regular sphere. so that doesn't happen on a daly basis. >> let's watch a "seinfeld" clip. >> they make great gifts. i just got one from tim watley for christmas. who sent you that? >> tim watley. >> no. my tim whatley? >> the same. he sent it as a thank you for my super bowl tickets. >> i think this is the same one i gave him. he recycled this gift. he's a regifter. >> that's what happens. >> the emily post institute says regift only -- it was right there until somebody took it away. not a good way to start the week, folks. >> regift only if it is something you would want to buy for someone that you happen to already have. the worst thing you can do is regift to the person who gave it to yo

and "us weekly" contributor and author jill martin. >> how was it in the cold? >> great.s freezing. the attitude, the holiday season, everybody's out there having the best time of their lives. >> let's begin with nancy, 43 years old from wells, maine. her daily beauty routine consists of putting on chapstick. she jumped at the chance to get a glam new look. let's take a listen. >> you were a little shocked when we picked you, but now you're into this glam makeover. >> i was stunned. i was just coming down to watch the show, so i wasn't expecting anything else. >> why do you want this now? >> i think i'm in my early 40s and i think it's a great time to try something new. >> i think tony your husband, who i spoke to on the phone, will be very excited. >> i think he'll be shocked. >> are you ready to go? >> i am ready to go. >> what a great smile. >> tony is in the front row. you can see him in the red shirt. the rest of the gang are work friends. keep your blind folds on until i give you the green light. here is nancy before. all right, nancy, let's see the new you. >> nanc

today jill martin is here to get us through these amazing offers. you, good morning. >> good morning. >> i love this. this is like one of my favorite segments of the show. >> i've been getting tweets all morning, when is it coming, when is it coming. log on to today.com right now because we have a ton of products but a limited amount. we've been selling a ton. so go on and we'll link you to the retailer. >> let's jump right in the holiday edition. i love these leather clutches. >> aren't these great? they retail $158, they're genuine leather with 14 karat gold plated hardware. comes in five colors, each with a 14 karat gold plated charm and removable strap so it's great to go from day and night. sold at neiman marcus, the deal, $34. that's 78% off. >> i love it and they're so supple, very, very soft. that's a great gift. and if your guy likes a murse, this could be for a guy too. >> the retail for the four candles comes in a set $152. smells great, right? >> yes. >> four large soy candles, holiday inn expired fragrances, four scents per set and they

. >>> coming up next, jill martin sharing her newest batch of steals and deals. at 8:44. for years, steve worked his ranks up in the music industry, teaming up with superstars like mary j. blige. now he uses his talents in advertising, and he's combined the two worlds for his new book called "the tanning of america: how hip-hop created a culture that changed the rules of the new economy." steve, good to see you. welcome back. so. i'll be honest with you, the book was put on my desk a couple weeks ago. it said "the tanning of america." i thought it,k÷j was a skin tan book. so explain it to me. >> the tanning of america is a simple concept. as times change, you have a generation of kids who have a blended mental complexion, where they are pulling information from the asian community, the hispanic community, the african-american community, the caucasian community, and this blend mental complexity. >> so, despite the fact that we have varying skin complexions, we're starting to think more and more alike, and you think music really helped to drive this phenomenon? >>

. >>> and shopping bargains on a special holiday edition of jill martin's steals and deals.d much more coming own a friday on today. >> thanks, matt. >> time to check in with chri i christina loren for one final check of the weather. >> the base day of the week. we'll get if most sunshine. the warmest day of the week. and finally wind are dropping off. 70 degrees today in redwood city. you'll hit 71 in san jose. staying nice and mild. onshore flow kicks back in on monday. expect patchy fog and cold nights. let's check your drive with mike. >> a note for folks traveling in berkeley. pack on an extra five minutes or so. made worse because of the earlier motorcycle accident. but all lanes have been cleared. a look at the san mateo bridge. some folks were held up in oakland. now heading down towards 92. back to you. >>> thank you very much, mike. thank you for joining us

. >>> and shopping bargains on a special holiday edition of jill martin's steals and deals when we geted on a friday morning. >> it's time to say good night, matt, good night, ann. >> good night, john boy. take care. >>> 6:38. 40 degrees out there. a busy s[ baby coughing ]f [ coughing continues ] [ female announcer ] more pollution from power plants means more childhood asthma attacks. [ labored breathing ] there's technology that makes the air cleaner, but too many plants don't use it. we can't wait. epa must update power plant standards to protect our kids. [ baby coughing ] worker, and it's not the first time this has happened. >>> weather and traffic on the ones. good morning, it's 6:41. i'm meteorologist tom kierein in stormcenter 4. it is frosty cold this morning. all around the region under a mostly clear sky, temperatures in the 20s from foggy bottom to la droit park as well as brandy wine and vienna, merryfield, ashton, gaithersburg, it's down in the 20s in all of those locations. a clear sky over washington. a few clouds to our west. sunrise at 7:08. temperatures getting abo

whether you want to sit by the fire, sip some tea or treat someone to a very nice restaurant, jill martin luxury. >> we are separated by faux fur. >> go to "today".com right now and check the shopping. many are for christmas, for holiday and many for new year's. so this is a creative one. this is from ann taylor. and you can printout a coupon for 70% off that links you to the app taylor website. you go into the store and pick anything faux fur. >> anything in the store? >> you printout this coupon, walk in with it today, tomorrow, up until holiday and you can get 70% off. >> in the store? >> in the store. >> that's lovely. >> we did it that way and then people can literally go shopping, get the discount in time for both holidays. so we showed all the different versions. first, look at the home collection, which is really great. >> next up on your list, treating someone to a nice dinner. >> and this is a similar situation. restaurant.com voucher. the retail value is $500. this is an electronic gift card, so restaurant.com is the leading provider of restaurant savings on the web. offers dea

>> that was jill martin last week with one of her fantastic steals and deals where she showcases someclusively for you, our "today" viewer. she'll be back here tomorrow with some gifts for everyone in your family and you won't want to miss the bargain she has this time. as much as 85% off. again, that's steals and deals tomorrow on "today." >>> you got to be on it. to get it. >> everything must go. >> be in it to win it. >>> coming up, the best in beauty. the folks at "shape" magazine have scoured the shelves and are out with their list of the top beauty picks of the year that really work. most of them can be bought at your local drugstore for $32. >>> then jack kennedy. he was president for just 1,000 days. from his inauguration to his assassination, he has been a figure of great fascination all these years. now chris matthews is out with a new and sometimes surprising look at the president in "jack kennedy elusive hero." >>> we're uncovering the secret to an easy main course by using your favorite side dishes. we'll show you how to make two main meals from one side in "today's" kitc

jill martin add one more edition for those last-minute shoppers. >>> first let's get out to aurora, coloradohe lead story of the morning, hey, al. >> hey, guys, how are you? that's right. we'll continue to see that low pressure pull out of the plains and wrap snow around it. as it does, it's going to start to weaken, that's the good news. let's show you our weather map for today and you'll see we have that storm system wrapping itself around, the rain ahead of it and some of the rain could be heavy at times through the mississippi river valley. sunny, chilly in new england. we're looking at showers moving into the pacific northwest. as we move on into tomorrow, that rain makes its way further east. we expect to see sunny and warm conditions down in florida. that's where we all wish we were right now. we're looking at frigid conditions making their way across the plains. sunny skies continue along the west coast. that's what's going on aro >> good morning. we have cloudy skies. scattered showers are in the forecast throughout the day. forecast throughout the day. they will and don't forget yo

. >>> still in the shopping mode, jill martin is here with another batch of items for her holiday steals an exciting mystery novelist, this guy right now, al roeker. >> author, author. >> thank you very much. >> third one, by the way. we're very excited about that. >> we would also like to mention we were nominated as a group for the people's choice award for best daytime tv talk host. this is the last day to vote. to find out how, head to our website at today.com. >> are we actually encouraging people to vote for us? >> absolutely. >> we'll go door to door if we have to. >> we have no shame. >> even if we have to wipe the floor. >> let us bring in jeffrey donovan and gabrielle from "burn notice" on usa. let me hold annu umbrella over you. congratulations, by the way, you've already been picked up for another season. even though you know you're successful, do you still wait on pins and needles for that? >> yeah. we don't want to get a burn notice. >> you must be excited about that. >> i am very much. >> yeah, it's a great job. in this economy and the jobs, we're very lucky to have it. >>

and "today" and "us weekly" contributor and author jill martin. >> what better time of year to get an see my hair straightened out. they are asking me to touch my hair and straighten it and i'm like, no, no, no. >> are you ready for a glam, sexy wife. >> i think i am. she is beautiful already, but let's make her more beautiful. >> i love that answer. are you ready to see a new mom? >> yes! >> it's already over. >> these husbands are so smart who go, she is beautiful already, but yes. >> with john with the kids carly and marly. keep your blindfolds on until we tell you to take them off. here is kerry before. let's see the new you. whoa! >> oh, my gosh! >> ready? take off your blindfolds and get ready. >> silence. >> wow! >> whoa! >> whoa is right. >> hi. >> ready to see yourself. >> yeah. >> take a spin. >> wow! i look so different, i can't believe it. >> it's unbelievable. look at camera number 12 for us. tell us about the hair. >> first thing i would like to say, my chemistry teacher never looked like this. that is good chemistry, right. we brightened her hair, kept it natural and so

today, contributor and stylist to the stars luis lacari and "today" and "us weekly" contributor jill martinare still in a state of shock, is that fair to say? >> slightly, yes. >> that's accurate. >> we are not going to shave off your beard, but why do you want this for your wife? >> i think she deserves a treat. >> what are you hoping for today? >> anything. i've been saving my hair for locks for love. so some hair change will be good. >> what a beautiful gift you're giving. we'll give you the best present. ready to go? >> kerry is here with her husband and her parents. here is kerry before. let's see the new you. >> oh, my god! >> wow! >> stay right there. ready to take off your blind folds. take them off. get ready. call the emts. >> look how beautiful you look. you luke awesome. >> who is that? >> look right there. tell us about the hair. that's crazy. >> isn't that great? she started the new year with a good deed. she gave her hair to locks of love. second this great hair cut. layered. you look so glamorous. >> daddy needs a kleenex. >> i know the hair cut is important. >> you love it?